• Entire apartment
  • 700 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
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Riverside Retreat - Durham offers accommodations in Durham, 15 miles from Stadium of Light and 17 miles from The Sage. The air-conditioned accommodation is 13 miles from Beamish Museum, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the apartment. Featuring a terrace with river views, this apartment also includes a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 17 miles from Riverside Retreat - Durham, while Theatre Royal is 17 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 25 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Location
10
Free WiFi
10
High score for Durham
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  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Arrived to a very friendly welcome and the owner was always quick to answer any questions. Gorgeous flat with an amazing massive balcony overlooking the river. Right round the corner from the main town and the many bars and restaurants. We were...
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    absolutely beautiful felt really spoilt ! Beautiful location and within walking distance of everything.Host was amazing and couldn’t do enough to help told us about local places to eat and places to visit.
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was fantastic.room, basket food on arrival,wine location nothing too much trouble

Host Info

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Luxury private 2 bedroomed riverside Durham letting in the historic centre of Durham City, with large private terrace overlooking the famous weirs, secure gated access, own courtyard entrance and onsite parking. Recipient of several awards of excellence. Wonderful views, within a few minutes walk of Durham Cathedral, Castle, Market Place, Railway Station, University, chic bars, restaurants and shops, Riverside Retreat provides a great flexible alternative to a hotel or guest house. High quality bespoke furnishings throughout, the apartment has a comfortable quiet open plan lounge and well stocked modern integrated kitchen/dining area. There are two riverside double bedrooms with spacious bespoke wardrobes, luxury furnishings and widescreen TV. The second has a feature window and can be configured to a twin bedroom if preferred. The light and airy well lit family bathroom and ensuite are fitted with high quality sanitary ware. Private outdoor terrace with comfortable seating for relaxation or dining alfresco. Efficient electric heating throughout. Complimentary WiFi and Netflix. Excellent motorway links.
Thank you for taking the time to look at the page for our luxury City Centre apartment. We hope that Riverside Retreat is exactly what you're looking for when you stay in the historic City of Durham. To tell you a little about ourselves, we're a local couple living in Durham who are very proud of our beautiful City. Because of our local knowledge we believe we have a good understanding of the requirements of the many visitors to the City of Durham and as experienced local landlords specialising in high end residential Durham lettings we've created this luxury stylish and relaxing retreat in a superb riverside position as a comfortable, quiet and private alternative to a hotel or guest house. We pride ourselves in providing a personal and specialist service to our guests to ensure that every stay at Riverside Retreat-Durham is memorable and we very much look forward to welcoming you for your stay in this historic City.
The location of Riverside Retreat-Durham is perfect for all that Durham has to offer. Durham is an amazing county in North East England, just 3 hours by train from London and 2 from Edinburgh. And with Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley international airports nearby, plus the Port of Tyne, a warm welcome awaits visitors from across the globe. Explore Durham's breathtaking scenery, discover award-winning attractions and enjoy world-class exhibitions, festivals and events. From city breaks to coast and countryside escapes. Durham City is home to one of the most recognisable landmarks in the UK the majestic Durham Cathedral. Together with the adjacent Durham Castle, this UNESCO World Heritage Site forms one of the most stunning city panoramas in Europe. Step back in time at fascinating heritage attractions including Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, and see history come to light at Kynren - the must-see open air spectacular that takes place in nearby Bishop Auckland every Summer. Perfect for that special occasion with many award-winning eateries and delicious local produce.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Riverside Retreat - Durham
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    • Pay-per-view channels
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun deck
    • Terrace
    Food & Drink
    • Fruit
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Mini golf
      Additional charge
    • Horseback riding
    • Bowling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Canoeing
      Off-site
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      Additional charge
    • Tennis court
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • River view
    • City view
    • Landmark view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Riverside Retreat - Durham takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib by request
    Free

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 crib available on request.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Riverside Retreat - Durham of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Riverside Retreat - Durham

    • Yes, Riverside Retreat - Durham is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Riverside Retreat - Durham can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Riverside Retreat - Durham may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Riverside Retreat - Durham is 1,950 feet from the center of Durham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riverside Retreat - Durham on this page.

    • Check-in at Riverside Retreat - Durham is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Riverside Retreat - Durham has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Riverside Retreat - Durham offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Horseback riding